Practice Nurse

New Seaham Medical Group

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Job summary

New Seaham Medical Group are looking to recruit a part time Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, ideally with experience of working in primary care to work alongside our existing Practice Nurse and Healthcare Assistants.

Working hours are negotiable and will ideally be 18 to 27 hours per week worked over 2 or 3 days.

Working days would be required on a Monday and Tuesday and flexible the other days depending on the hours.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a range of practice nurse duties including cervical screening, childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, chronic disease management and wound management

About us

- Supportive Partners

- Diverse Mix of Professionals: Our Practice Team includes, GP's, GPA's, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Practice Nurses, HCA's, First Contact Physio, Social Link work Prescriber and a Mental Health Worker.

- Long-Standing Admin Team: benefiting from a smooth functioning admin system that allows you to focus on patient care.

- Pharmacy team Support: Access reliable and comprehensive pharmacy support to enhance patient treatment plans.

- Visit us: We invite you to meet us

2022 CQC inspection - rated Good.

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2817-24-0002

Job locations

Eastdene Road

Eastlea

Seaham

Durham

SR7 8DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.

  • Chronic disease management
  • Cytology
  • Basic wound care / ulcer care
  • Removal of sutures
  • Urinalysis
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure measurements
  • Routine immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate

Other tasks including:

  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
  • Participation in administrative systems in the practice
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.

  • Chronic disease management
  • Cytology
  • Basic wound care / ulcer care
  • Removal of sutures
  • Urinalysis
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure measurements
  • Routine immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate

Other tasks including:

  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
  • Participation in administrative systems in the practice
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of chronic disease management

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience an advantage
  • Diabetes Management

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Immunisation Certificate
  • Cervical Cytology Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of chronic disease management

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience an advantage
  • Diabetes Management

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Immunisation Certificate
  • Cervical Cytology Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

New Seaham Medical Group

Address

Eastdene Road

Eastlea

Seaham

Durham

SR7 8DY


Employer's website

https://newseahammedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

New Seaham Medical Group

Address

Eastdene Road

Eastlea

Seaham

Durham

SR7 8DY


Employer's website

https://newseahammedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jessica Batey

jessica.batey@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2817-24-0002

Job locations

Eastdene Road

Eastlea

Seaham

Durham

SR7 8DY


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